Featuring concise, easy-to-read coverage, Procedures in Phlebotomy, 5th Edition, provides clear guidelines for performing both basic and special phlebotomy techniques. It describes proper procedures for venipuncture, special collection procedures, and pediatric and geriatric considerations, and addresses essential topics such as infection control, OSHA guidelines, and anatomy and physiology. It also discusses professional issues such as interpersonal communication, department management, total quality, and medical-legal topics. This edition includes enhanced infection control and prevention protocols, updated healthcare law coverage, expanded review questions, and an updated practice test to prepare you for classroom and certification success.
1. 1. Introduction to Phlebotomy - p. 1 2. 2. Anatomy and Physiology - p. 7 3. 3. Infectious Diseases and Their Prevention - p. 33 4. 4. Medical Terminology - p. 55 5. 5. Equipment - p. 61 6. 6. Proper Procedures for Venipuncture - p. 73 7. 7. Special Collection Procedures - p. 92 8. 8. Neonatal and Geriatric Procedures and Considerations - p. 102 9. 9. Considerations and Complications of Phlebotomy - p. 110 10. 10. The Versatile Phlebotomist and Point-of-Care Testing - p. 119 11. Part II. Professional Issues - p. 135 12. 11. Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism - p. 135 13. 12. Phlebotomy Department Management - p. 142 14. 13. Total Quality in Phlebotomy Service - p. 151 15. 14. Medical-Legal Issues and Health Law Procedures - p. 165 16. Appendix A. Answers to Chapter Review Questions - p. 185 17. Appendix B. Practice Examination for Certification - p. 193 18. Appendix C. Helpful Spanish Terms and Phrases - p. 205 19. Glossary - p. 207 20. Index - p. 211
Featuring concise, easy-to-read coverage, Procedures in Phlebotomy, 5th Edition, provides clear guidelines for performing both basic and special phlebotomy techniques. It describes proper procedures for venipuncture, special collection procedures, and pediatric and geriatric considerations, and addresses essential topics such as infection control, OSHA guidelines, and anatomy and physiology. It also discusses professional issues such as interpersonal communication, department management, total quality, and medical-legal topics. This edition includes enhanced infection control and prevention protocols, updated healthcare law coverage, expanded review questions, and an updated practice test to prepare you for classroom and certification success.
1. 1. Introduction to Phlebotomy - p. 1 2. 2. Anatomy and Physiology - p. 7 3. 3. Infectious Diseases and Their Prevention - p. 33 4. 4. Medical Terminology - p. 55 5. 5. Equipment - p. 61 6. 6. Proper Procedures for Venipuncture - p. 73 7. 7. Special Collection Procedures - p. 92 8. 8. Neonatal and Geriatric Procedures and Considerations - p. 102 9. 9. Considerations and Complications of Phlebotomy - p. 110 10. 10. The Versatile Phlebotomist and Point-of-Care Testing - p. 119 11. Part II. Professional Issues - p. 135 12. 11. Interpersonal Communication and Professionalism - p. 135 13. 12. Phlebotomy Department Management - p. 142 14. 13. Total Quality in Phlebotomy Service - p. 151 15. 14. Medical-Legal Issues and Health Law Procedures - p. 165 16. Appendix A. Answers to Chapter Review Questions - p. 185 17. Appendix B. Practice Examination for Certification - p. 193 18. Appendix C. Helpful Spanish Terms and Phrases - p. 205 19. Glossary - p. 207 20. Index - p. 211
